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Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Search for Wales' Home of the Year 2025 begins and it could be yours
Search for Wales' Home of the Year 2025 begins and it could be yours Put your much-loved home forward to feature on the next series of this popular BBC Cymru Wales series BBC Cymru Wales series produced by IWC Media - Wales' Home of the Year 2025 judges - Mandy Watkins, Owain Wyn Jones and Glen Thomas (Image: BBC / Banijay ) Popular BBC Cymru Wales property series is returning for a fourth series, with its expert judging trio back on the road to discover the most inspiring homes across Wales. Welsh TV favourite and Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans returns alongside interior designer Mandy Watkins from the Isle of Anglesey and Cardiff-based architectural designer Glen Thomas. Together, they'll be touring every corner of the country in search of beautifully designed, cleverly thought-out and characterful homes that truly reflect the people who live in them. From terraces to townhouses, converted barns to bold new builds, the series will once again celebrate the creativity, individuality and warmth that turns a house into a home. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here. READ MORE: Inside Martin Roberts' huge Welsh pub renovation project as he addresses lap dancing club rumours YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Inside the amazing colourful house named one of the best in Wales BBC Cymru Wales Wales' Home of the Year 2023 winner was a renovated farmhouse (Image: BBC Cymru Wales ) Article continues below Each week, the judges will visit three homes within a region of Wales, scoring them on architectural merit, distinctive design, and original style. Regional winners will go through to the grand final, where one standout property will be crowned the next Wales' Home of the Year. This year, the producers of the show are especially keen to reflect the full diversity of Wales; its people, landscapes, and homes. Whether your house is traditional or modern, big or small, in the city, countryside or somewhere in between. Wales is full of personality, and they want to see it. Inside Natasha and Gareth's home called Bryn Llewellyn - winner of BBC Cymru Wales property show Wales Home of the Year 2024 (Image: BBC Cymru Wales / IWC Media ) One important point to remember for anyone thinking about applying - homes don't need to be award-winning architectural masterpieces to take part - the producers are looking for real homes, of all shapes and styles, that tell a story and represent the people who live in them. For example, the winner of the 2024 Wales' Home of the Year was a superbly renovated and updated cottage on a modest budget using natural materials and vintage sourced furniture brought alive by pops of colour. Find out more about Natasha and Gareth's home called Bryn Llewellyn here. Inside the winner of Wales' Home of the Year 2022 called Castle Cottage and owned by Luke Thomas (Image: BBC Cymru Wales ) In 2022 Luke Thomas found the renovation of a much-loved local building was the passion that helped him through a devastating diagnosis, resulting in a beautiful home that captured the judges' hearts. Find out more about Luke's story here. Produced by IWC Media (a Banijay UK company), filming begins August 2025, and the six-part series will air on BBC Cymru Wales and BBC iPlayer later this year. For more property , renovation and interior design stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here Head judge Owain Wyn Evans said: "Here we go again cariads! I'm absolutely buzzing to be back for series 4, I can't wait to explore even more gorgeous Welsh homes. From rooms that make you go 'wow!' to clever, cosy layouts — Wales' Home of the Year never ceases to amaze and impress!" Article continues below If you'd like to apply for the chance to be featured on the new series of Wales' Home of the Year please send your contact details and a brief description of your home to waleshomes@ where you can also request further information. Find your own property to renovate here:
Leader Live
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
The search is on for the fourth Wales' Home of the Year
Welsh TV favourite and Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans returns alongside interior de-signer Mandy Watkins from Anglesey and Cardiff-based architectural designer Glen Thomas. Together, they'll be touring every corner of the country in search of beautifully designed, cleverly thought-out and characterful homes that truly reflect the people who live in them. (Image: Channel 4) From terraces to townhouses, converted barns to bold new builds, the series will once again celebrate the creativity, individuality and warmth that turns a house into a home. Each week, the judges will visit three homes within a region of Wales, scoring them on architectural merit, distinctive design, and original style. Regional winners will go through to the grand final, where one standout property will be crowned the next Wales' Home of the Year. A spokesman for the show said: "This year, we're especially keen to reflect the full diversity of Wales; its people, landscapes, and homes. Whether your house is traditional or modern, big or small, in the city, countryside or somewhere in between. Wales is full of personality, we want to see it. "And remember, homes don't need to be award-winning architectural masterpieces to take part. We're looking for real homes, of all shapes and styles, that tell a story and represent the people who live in them." Last year, a stunning detached 1930s build in Wrexham blew the judges away. Lyndon House received high scores from the judges who loved the property's natural colours. Produced by IWC Media (a Banijay UK company), filming begins this August, and the six-part series will air on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer later this year. Owain Wyn Evans said: 'Here we go again cariads! I'm absolutely buzzing to be back for series 4, I can't wait to explore even more gorgeous Welsh homes. From rooms that make you go 'wow!' to clever, cosy layouts — Wales Home of the Year never ceases to amaze and impress!' Mandy Watkins said: 'I'm so excited to be back on the hunt for another Home of the Year. I'll be looking for individuality, clever use of space, and those extra special touches that tell a story.' Glen Thomas added: 'I love seeing how people in Wales transform the everyday into something unique, personal and exciting. From period homes right the way through to cutting-edge contemporary designs - I can't wait to see what this next series has in store!' Whether you live in a flat, cottage, farmhouse, or something totally unexpected — if you're passionate about your home, they want to hear from you! Applications are open now and close July 18. To apply, email waleshomes@ or send us a DM via Instagram @waleshomeoftheyear. Please include: Your contact details A short description of your home and style A selection of interior and exterior photo
